Barbara Kay Kennedy

Barbara Kay (nee: Story) Kennedy, 78, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at Mason Health Care Center in Mason, OH. Born on June 26, 1948 to Virgil and Edna (nee: Beatty) Story in Springfield, OH, she had a deep love for music and could beautifully play the piano by ear. She enjoyed traveling, discovering new places, and sharing good food with those she loved. A woman of strong Christian faith, her faith was an important part of her life and the foundation of who she was.

Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Colin Kennedy, Jr, her sister, Shirlene Robinson and one step-son, Michael Kennedy.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Anthony) Terry, James (Rhonda) Cooke, step-children, Steven (Jill) Kennedy, Rodney (Barb) Kennedy and Debora (David Schnitzer) Delany, four grandchildren, Hannah Terry, Koby Cooke, Hope Terry and Carson Cooke, and several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Visitation, Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM with a service at 11:00 AM, all at the Vale-Hoskins Funeral Home, Morrow. Interment will take place in Lower Humboldt Cemetery in Geary County, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Cincinnati or to UC Health.